The College Board’s Associational Structure New Council and Committee Member Orientation February 7, 2006

A Bright Idea colleges in the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges founded the College Entrance Examination Board Goals To bring order to the college admission process To increase access to higher education

Today ,000 member institutions Mission The College Board’s mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. We are a not-for-profit membership organization committed to excellence and equity in education.

Who the Delegates Are School Counselors Enrollment Managers Teachers Admission Directors Deans FACULTY Researchers Vice Presidents for Student Affairs Principals Assessment Directors Financial Aid Officers Provosts FOUNDATION LEADERS Directors of Guidance Superintendents District Curriculum Coordinators Associate Directors of Admission Placement Officers PRESIDENTS Supervisors of Counseling DEPARTMENT CHAIRS Program Officers Outreach Counselors State Education Agency Staff

How the Association Works 6 Regional Assemblies

How the Association is Organized Institutional members designate 3 delegates, 1 to each of the three national assemblies Guidance and Admission College Scholarship Service Academic

The Association at the National Level

The Association at the Regional Level

New England Regional Council 24 Members Chair Rotates among Guidance, Admissions, Financial Aid, Academic Chair-Elect Chairs Regional Forum Program Planning Committee Past Chair Chairs Regional Council Nominating Committee Chair, Financial Aid Division Advisory Committee Ex officio Chair, Academic Division Advisory Committee Ex officio Regionally Elected Member to the National Guidance and Admission Assembly Council Ex officio 9 Elected At-Large by all New England Delegates with 3 serving simultaneously on FADAC and 3 serving simultaneously on ADAC 1 Elected by the Members of Each State For a Total of 6 2 Appointed by Vice President NERO Vice President Ex officio

Role of the New England Regional Council Advise the Vice President of the New England Regional Office on matters related to College Board programs and services, and assist the Vice President in setting priorities within the region Establish standing committees as may be necessary for the conduct of the business of the Assembly Prepare the agenda for the Annual Meeting of the Members of the New England Regional Assembly Take any actions between annual business meetings which are appropriate to achieve the objectives of the Regional Assembly Review the regional governance plan and its operation once every three years and propose revisions as needed Participate in two council meetings per year, the Regional Forum, and the Regional Forum Program Planning Committee Nominate candidates for regional and national positions Identify recipients for assembly awards Assembly Recognition Award Dr. Carlene Riccelli Leadership Award

Financial Aid Division Advisory Committee 14 Members Chair 1 Elected by the CSSA Delegates from Each State For a Total of 6 3 Elected At-Large by All New England Delegates Serving simultaneously on Regional Council Regionally Elected Member to the National College Scholarship Service Council 3 Appointed 2 by Vice President 1 by Chair

Role of the Financial Aid Division Advisory Committee (FADAC) Provide a forum for the consideration of policies, practices, and programs designed to help students and families to prepare to meet the costs of postsecondary education Support institutions, agencies and organizations in the equitable and efficient administration of student financial aid programs Participate in two FADAC meetings, the Regional Forum, and the Regional Forum Program Planning Committee Identify recipient of the Jolene G. Mitchell Service Award

Academic Division Advisory Committee 14 Members Chair 1 Elected by the Academic Assembly Delegates from Each State For a Total of 6 3 Elected At-Large by All New England Delegates Serving simultaneously on Regional Council Regionally Elected Member to the National Academic Assembly Council 3 Appointed 2 by Vice President 1 by Chair

Role of the Academic Division Advisory Committee (ADAC) Provide a forum for the consideration of policies, practices, and programs designed to advance student achievement and articulation among academics across K-16 Participate in two ADAC meetings, the Regional Forum, and the Regional Forum Program Planning Committee

Regional Forum Program Planning Committee Comprised of Regional Council, FADAC, and ADAC members as well as others who are interested in participating Plan the New England Regional Forum Develop, organize presenters, and moderate Regional Forum sessions Identify Sunday’s opening session and Tuesday’s plenary session themes and speakers Participate in two spring planning meetings

Where We Connect 46 th Summer Institute on College Admissions June 18-23, 2006 – Harvard University AP Annual Conference July 12-16, 2006 – Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin, Orlando Financial Aid Institute July 23-28, 2006 – Burlington, MA Marriott 2006 Forum November 9-12 – San Diego 2007 New England Regional Forum February – Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel Professional Development Workshops and Web

Contact us... New England Regional Office 470 Totten Pond Road Waltham, MA Phone: Fax:

NERO Staff Arthur Doyle, Vice President Jeannette Brown, Director of Operations Michaela Hansen, Administrative Associate Higher Education Services James Slattery, Chief Educational Manager Kay Reynolds Dietrich, Educational Manager Julie Shields-Rutyna, Educational Manager Reis Hagerman, Solutions Manager Rosalie Curcio, Sr. Educational Associate K-12 Services Jesus Jara, Sr. Educational Manager David Adams, Educational Manager Paulo Zina, Educational Manager Michael Marchionda, Solutions Manager Heather Clarke, Meeting Planner Sarah Hershberger, Sr. Educational Associate Gloria McMenimen, Educational Associate Amanda Francis, Educational Associate Consultants